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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2023 · 1H 29M

S4 John McCarthy: ‘If I was still bitter I’d still be a hostage’

from How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John · host BBC Radio 5 Live

This week, Elis and John are joined by journalist John McCarthy who shares his experience of being held hostage for over five years during the Lebanon hostage crisis, and some of the coping mechanisms he developed in order to survive. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there’s more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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